Roots in Africa

I found this kind of Kuba patchwork in an african art shop and I love it.

Does quilting comes from Africa ? Anyway, it's a fact that , in the USA, quilting has strong roots in african-american communities .
African-american quilts are very interesting because they tell a story , recalling memories of african-americans. I found some striking compositions in which each quilt is a visual narrative in cloth in here . Take a look.

Comments

[lucy]

Interesting indeed. I do love the handiwork of african textile crafters.

[clara]

I am with you on patchworks that comes with a story, just love looking at quilt squares that depict different scenes.

[Verena]

Querida Vera, o Brikebrok ganhou um award...dê uma passadinha no Mangia che te fa bene para saber dos detalhes!Beijos!

[manu]

mi sono persa un sacco di cose!!! vado a rimediare e a leggere tutto :)!ciaoooomanu :))

[Alix]

lovely